Boys name · Illinois
Jacob in Illinois
Jacob was the 59th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 172 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 43,199 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 143rd |
| 1926 | 34 | 193rd |
| 1943 | 16 | 298th |
| 1959 | 21 | 371st |
| 1976 | 230 | 63rd |
| 1992 | 1,231 | 12th |
| 2009 | 879 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 172 | 59th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 143rd in 1910 to 59th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Illinois in a single year was 1,648, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2000.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Illinois?
Jacob was the 59th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 172 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 43,199 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Illinois?
In 2025, 172 babies were named Jacob in Illinois. The most babies named Jacob in Illinois in a single year was 1,648, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Illinois?
Jacob ranked 59th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2000.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.